You want to see clearly when you look in the mirror, but you don’t want to see any wrinkles. Botox® Cosmetic injections smooth out wrinkles on your forehead and around your eyes to take years off your face for months at a time. Here’s how it works.
When you have diabetes, your higher-than-normal blood sugar levels wreak havoc on your blood vessels and every area of your body that they serve, including your eyes. To preserve your vision, your diabetes regimen must emphasize eye care, too.
Most of the time when you have red eyes, they’re dry or irritated or were exposed to an allergen. However, red eyes could also be a sign of glaucoma, a serious eye disease that can lead to permanent blindness. Are your red eyes due to glaucoma?
When the lens that focuses light inside your eye becomes clouded with protein buildup, you have cataracts. Cataracts are the world’s leading cause of blindness, but an ophthalmologist can replace your clouded lens so you see clearly again.
You may love the color red, but you don’t love your eyes looking red. It’s normal to get red eyes once in a while for short periods of time, if they’re irritated from chlorine or pollen. But if your eyes are chronically red, you need to find out why.
Even before the pandemic, ophthalmologists offered telehealth visits for patients who lived in underserved areas. If you’ve avoided the eye doctor because of COVID-19 or you’re too swamped for a traditional appointment, telehealth might work for you.
Nothing draws attention to the beauty of your eyes like thick, luxurious lashes. If your lashes have thinned, if you’ve lost them to alopecia or cancer, or if you were born with scant lashes, we can help. Latisse® grows your lashes fuller and longer.
When you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels also affect the health of your eyes. If you notice any changes in your vision, let your doctor know right away. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your annual or semi-annual eye exam.
Glaucoma is one of the most common risk factors for blindness in the United States, but most people don’t even know they have it. Glaucoma comes on so gradually that by the time you notice symptoms, it may be too late for your vision.
You’ve worn glasses or contact lenses for so long that you’ve forgotten what it’s like to have clear, unaided vision. If you want to restore the shape of your cornea so that you see clearly again, consider laser eye surgery.
Chronic dry eyes can be especially annoying in the summer, when heat and dust combine to make your condition feel insurmountable. Good news: Your opthamologist can help, and these summertime tips will get you started.
